Alfa Romeo GT 2007 Owner handbook (in English)

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3) Fully depress the accelerator pedal and
keep it pressed. The
Uwarning light will
come on for eight seconds and then go off,
now release the accelerator pedal.
4) The
Uwarning light begins to flash:
after it has flashed the same number of
times as the first digit on the CODE card,
press the accelerator pedal and keep it
pressed until the
Uwarning light turns on
(for four seconds) and then goes off; now
release the accelerator pedal.
5) The
Uwarning light starts to flash: af-
ter the number of flashes corresponding to
the second digit on the CODE card, press the
accelerator pedal and keep it pressed.
6) Repeat this procedure for the remain-
ing digits on the CODE card.
7) After entering the last figure, keep the
accelerator pedal pressed. The
Uwarning
light turns on (for four seconds) and then
goes off; now release the accelerator pedal. 8) A quick flash of the
Uwarning light
(for about four seconds) confirms that the
operation has been carried out correctly.
9) Start the engine turning the ignition key
fromMARtoAV Vwithout returning the
key to the STOPposition.
Conversely, if the
Uwarning light stays
on, turn the key to STOPand repeat the
procedure starting from point 1).
IMPORTANTAfter emergency starting
it is advisable to contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Services, because the emergency
procedure must be repeated each time the
engine is started.
EMERGENCY
STARTING
If it is not possible to deactivate the engine
inhibitor with the Alfa Romeo CODE system,
the
YandUwarning lights stay on and
the engine will not start. Emergency start-
ing is needed to start the engine.
IMPORTANTYou are advised to care-
fully read the entire procedure before carry-
ing it out. If a mistake is made during the
emergency procedure, the ignition key should
be turned to STOPand the operations must
be repeated from the start (point 1).
1) Read the 5-figure electronic code on the
CODE card.
2) Turn the ignition key to MAR.
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STARTING
WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY
If the battery is flat (for battery with op-
tical hydrometer: dark colour without green
area in the centre), it is possible to start the
engine using an auxiliary battery with the
same capacity or a little higher than the flat
one.
Proceed as follows (fig. 1):
1) Remove the protective cover on the pos-
itive battery post pressing on the opening
catches (front), then connect the positive
terminals (+sign next to the terminal) of
the two batteries using a special cable.
2) Connect the end of the second jump
lead to the negative terminal (–) of the aux-
iliary battery with an earth point
Eon the
engine or gearbox of the car to be started.IMPORTANTDo not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries: any
sparks may ignite the detonating gas which
could come out of the battery. If the auxil-
iary battery is installed on another car, avoid
metal parts touching accidentally between
this car and the one with the flat battery.
3) Start the engine.
4) When the engine has started, remove
the cables, reversing the sequence followed
for connection.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact the nearest
Alfa Romeo Authorised Service.
fig. 1
A0A0149b
This starting procedure
must be carried out by
qualified personnel because
incorrect operations may cause
electrical discharge of considerable
intensity. The liquid contained in
the battery is poisonous and cor-
rosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and the eyes. Keep naked flames
and lighted cigarettes away from
the battery and do not cause
sparks.
Never use a battery
charger to start the engine
as this could damage the
electronic systems of your car, par-
ticularly the ignition and fuel sup-
ply control units.

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STARTING BY INERTIA
If the car is equipped with “Kit for tyre re-
pair Fix&Go“, see the instructions contained
in the following chapter.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
As an alternative to the FIX & GO, the car
can be provided (upon request) with space-
saver spare wheel or standard wheel; wheel
changing and correct use of the jack call for
some precautions as listed below.
IN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE
Never push, tow or coast
start the car. This could
cause fuel to flow into the
catalyst damaging it irreversibly.
Remember that the en-
gine brake and power
steering are not opera-
tional until the engine is started,
therefore, much greater effort than
usual is needed on the brake ped-
al and steering wheel.
Signal the presence of the
stationary car according to
current regulations: hazard
warning lights, reflecting triangle
etc.. Any passengers should leave
the car and wait for the wheel to be
changed out of harm of the traffic.
If parked on a slope or rough sur-
face, chock the wheels with
wedges or other suitable devices
to prevent the car from rolling.
Never start the engine
with the car jacked.
When driving with a trail-
er, disconnect the trailer before
raising the car. The compact spare
wheel is specific to your car, do not
use it on other models, or use the
spare wheel of other models on
your car.
Should the type of wheels used
be changed (alloy rims instead of
steel), it is also necessary to
change the whole set of fastening
bolts with others of suitable size.
The compact spare wheel is nar-
rower than normal wheels, it
should be used only for the dis-
tance necessary to reach a service
point to have the punctured tyre
repaired and, during its use, the car
speed must not exceed 80 km/h.

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The spare wheel has a
sticker that summarises
the main cautions for use
and limitations. The sticker should
never be removed or covered. The
sticker contains the following in
four languages:
CAUTION! FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY! MAX 80 km/h! REPLACE BY
NORMAL WHEEL AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE. DO NOT COVER THIS
LABEL IN USE.
Never fit a wheel cap on a com-
pact spare wheel.
The car will handle differently
with the spare wheel fitted: avoid
heavy braking and accelerating,
sharp corners and fast bends.The life of the spare
wheel is approx. 3000 km,
after this distance it should
be replaced with another of the
same type.
Never attempt to fit a conven-
tional tyre on a rim designed for
use as a compact spare wheel.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and refitted as soon as possible.
Two or more compact spare
wheels should never be used to-
gether.
Do not grease the threads of bolts
before installing them; they might
slip out.
The jack only serves for chang-
ing wheels on the car with which it
is provided or on cars of the same
model. It must not be used for oth-
er purposes such as for instance
raising cars of other models. In no
case should it be used for repairs
under the car.
Incorrect positioning of the jack
may cause the jacked car to fall.
Do not use the jack for higher ca-
pacities than stated on its label.Snow chains cannot be
fitted on the compact spare
wheel, so, if a front wheel
is punctured and chains need to be
used, the front axle should be fit-
ted with normal wheels and the
compact spare wheel fitted to the
rear. This way, with two normal
wheels at the front, snow chains
can be fitted thereby solving the
emergency situation.
Never tamper with the inflation
valve.
Do not insert tools of any kind be-
tween the rim and the tyre.
Check, and if necessary, restore
the pressure of the tyres and of the
compact spare wheel to the values
given in the “Technical Specifica-
tions” chapter.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Please be informed that:
– the jack mass is 2.100 kg.
– the jack requires no adjustment.
– the jack cannot be repaired. In the event
of breakage, it must be replaced by anoth-
er original one.
– no tools other than its operating crank
can be fitted to the jack.
To change a wheel, proceed as follows:– Stop the car in such a position that it is
not dangerous for the traffic, where it is pos-
sible to change the wheel safely. Where pos-
sible, park on a level, compact surface.
– Switch off the engine and engage the
handbrake.
– Engage first gear or reverse.– Use handle(A-fig.2) to remove the
stiff covering (B).
– Loosen the clamping device (A-fig. 3).
– Take out the tool container (B) and take
it near the wheel to be changed.
– Take the spare wheel (C).
– Remove the wheel cap (A-fig. 4) (on-
ly versions with steel rims)
fig. 2
A0A0645b
fig. 3
A0A0151b
fig. 4
A0A0154b

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– Using the wrench provided (A-fig. 5),
loosen the fastening bolts by about one turn.
– Set the jack under the car, near the
wheel to be changed taking care not to dam-
age the plastic streamlined guard.
– Work the jack crank (A-fig. 6), to ex-
tend it until the groove (B) on the upper
part of jack is correctly inserted on the low-
er profile of the body (C) approx. 40 cm
from the profile of the wheelhouse.
– Work the jack and raise the car until the
wheel is a few centimetres from the ground.
– Completely unscrew the fastening bolts
and remove the wheel.– Make sure that the contact surfaces of
the spare wheel with the hub are clean and
free of impurities which may later cause the
fastening bolts to slacken.
– Install the spare wheel matching the
hole (A-fig. 7) with the corresponding pin
(B).
– Using the wrench provided, fasten the
five bolts.
– Lower the car and remove the jack.
– Using the wrench provided, fully tighten
the bolts in the sequence shown in fig. 8.REFITTING
A NORMAL WHEEL
– Following the procedure described pre-
viously, raise the car and remove the spare
wheel.
For versions with steel rims:
– Fit the normal wheel matching the hole
(A-fig. 7) with the corresponding pin (B).
– Make sure that the contact surfaces of
the wheel with the hub are clean and free
of impurities which may later cause the fas-
tening bolts to slacken.
fig. 5
A0A0694b
fig. 6
A0A0695b

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– Using the wrench provided, tighten the
fastening bolts.
– Lower the car and remove the jack.
– Using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown previ-
ously for the compact spare wheel fig. 8.
– Place the cap near the wheel so that the
inflation valve can come through the slot
provided on the cap.
– Press the circumference of the cap, start-
ing from the parts nearest to the inflation
valve until it is inserted completely.
IMPORTANTIncorrect fitting may cause
the wheel cap to come off when the car is
travelling.For versions with alloy rims:
– Tighten the pin (A-fig. 9) in one of
the fastening bolt holes on the wheel hub.
– Insert the wheel on the pin and, using
the wrench provided, tighten the four bolts
available. This is facilitated by the extension
provided (B).
– Remove the pin (A-fig. 9) and tight-
en the last fastening bolt.
– Lower the car and remove the jack.
– Using the wrench provided, tighten the
bolts in the sequence shown previously for
the compact spare wheel fig. 8.After refitting a wheel:
– stow the spare wheel in the space pro-
vided in the boot
– insert the jack in its container forcing it
lightly to prevent it from vibrating when trav-
elling
– place the tools used in the housings in
the container
– stow the container complete with tools
on the spare wheel and secure everything
with the clamping device (A-fig. 3)
– correctly re-position the stiff cover.
fig. 7
A0A0155b
fig. 8
A0A0156b
fig. 9
A0A0693b

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QUICK TYRE
REPAIR KIT
FIX&GO automatic
The car is equipped with a tyre quick re-
pairing kit called “FIX&GO automatic”, re-
placing the tools and the compact spare
wheel usually provided with the car.
The kit fig. 10is placed in the boot. In
the kit container you will also find the screw-
driver and the tow ring.The quick tyre repair kit includes:
– bottle A-fig. 10containing sealer and
fitted with:
– filler hose B
– sticker Cwith caution “max. 80
km/h”, to be affixed in a visible position
for the driver (instrument panel) after re-
pairing the tyre;
– compressor Dincluding gauge and con-
nections;– instruction brochure fig. 11, to be used
for prompt and proper use of the quick re-
pair kit and to be then handed to the per-
sonnel charged with handling the treated
tyre;
– a pair of protection gloves located in the
side space of the compressor;
– adapters for inflating different elements.
fig. 10
A0A1095b
fig. 11
A0A1096b

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Hand the instruction
brochure to the personnel
charged with treating the
tyre repaired with the kit.
In the event of a puncture
caused by foreign bodies, it
is possible to repair tyres
showing damages on the track or
shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.IT SHOULD BE NOTICED THAT:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair kit
is effective with external temperatures be-
tween –20°C and +50°C. The sealing flu-
id has limited life.
Holes and damages on
the tyre side walls cannot
be repaired. Do not use the
quick tyre repair kit if damaging
is due to running with flat tyre.
Repairs are not possible
in case of damages on the
wheel rim (bad groove dis-
tortion causing air loss). Do not re-
move foreign bodies (screws or
nails) from the tyre.The cylinder contains eth-
ylene glycol. The cylinder
contains latex: it can cause
allergic reactions. It is harmful if in-
gested or inhaled and irritant for
the eyes and in case of contact. In
case of contact rinse immediately
with water and take off contami-
nated clothes. If swallowed, do not
induce vomit, rinse out the mouth,
drink a lot of water and call the
doctor immediately. Keep away
from children. This product must
not be used by asthmatics. Do not
inhale vapours. Call the doctor im-
mediately in case of allergic reac-
tions. Keep the cylinder in the
space provided for the purpose and
far from heat. The sealing fluid has
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The compressor shall not
be operated for more than
20 minutes. Risk of over-
heating!. Tyres repaired with the
quick tyre repair kit shall be used
temporarily only.INFLATING PROCEDURE– loosen tyre inflation valve cap, take out
the filler hose A-fig. 14and screw the ring
nutB-fig. 15on the tyre valve;
fig. 13
A0A1097bfig. 14
A0A1098b
fig. 15
A0A1099b
Replace the cylinder if
sealer has run out. Do not
throw away the cylinder
and the sealing fluid. Have the
sealing fluid and the cylinder dis-
posed of in compliance with na-
tional and local regulations.
Put on the protection
gloves provided together
with quick tyre repair kit.
Proceed as follows:
– place the wheel with the valve A-fig.
13in the position shown in the figure then,
pull up the handbrake, take the repair
kit and put it on the ground near the in-
volved wheel;